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the whole body of things observed or assumed the theory that the universe is constantly expanding

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Recent Examples of universe The John Wick universe expanded with a series, The Continental, on Peacock in 2023, and Ana de Armas stars in the spinoff film Ballerina, in theaters June 6, which also features a cameo from Reeves. Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025 In an alternate universe, one in which Kansas City doesn’t become major league in 1955 ... Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025 Entry Promenade The backstory for Celestial Park envisions the themed land as the enchanting cosmic center of an ever-evolving universe where artists, musicians, explorers, adventurers and inventors visit in search of inspiration and connection. Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 19 Mar. 2025 Joseph Sikora, who plays Tommy Egan in the Power universe, has joined the Hulu/Onyx Collective drama as a series regular for Season 3, our sister site Variety reports. Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for universe
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  • After 1960, Asawa chose to retreat from the commercial market, creating a world of her own in their new home in Noe Valley.
    Hilarie M. Sheets, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
  • About once a month, the speakeasy hosts a dinner event where guests are invited to eat, drink and pick owner and master mixologist Stefan Huebner’s brain about the fascinating world of spirits.
    Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
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  • Growing concerns about the risk-free nature of U.S. Treasurys have emerged as the aggressive tariff policies raise fears of inflationary pressures and potential fiscal strain.
    Tony Zhang, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Wesley Viner, associate curator at the museum, told Fox News Digital the letter is part of an ongoing correspondence about the nature of poetry, knowledge and Christianity.
    Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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  • The creation of Studio TF1 was announced by the group’s CEO Pierre Branco at the beginning of 2025.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Naomi After-Cooking Hand Scrub, Bergamot and Black Pepper $25 Amazon Naomi After-Cooking Hand Scrub is the creation of an enthusiastic home cook whose girlfriend couldn’t stand the garlic smell that lingered on his hands.
    Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025

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“Universe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universe. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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